Cake

Skip the fuss of individual servings; this sheet cake sticky toffee pudding is cozier, easier, and, dare we say, far more festive.

This twist on burnt cheesecake integrates a can of pumpkin purée and a handful of warming spices—perfect for a holiday table or any chilly fall day.

This sturdy almond-polenta cake is a gentle landing spot for fresh figs, and also happens to be gluten-free. Swap figs for plums, raspberries, or blueberries.

This buttermilk layer cake features a cloud-soft crumb and brown-butter-caramel frosting.

An all-purpose gluten-free blend does the heavy lifting here, keeping the ingredient list short and sweet.

Bouncier than a bobblehead and fluffier than a cloud, this cheesecake is a keeper.

Our best gluten-free chocolate cake recipe combines oat and rice flours for a tender fudgy all-occasion dessert. The pudding-like frosting is just a bonus.

Tiny but mighty, these individual buckwheat cakes are rich and dense and bring big sticky toffee pudding energy.

This single-layer take on the classic will turn any gathering into a party.

In the Venn diagram of chocolate bakes, this recipe falls squarely in the middle of where brownie, molten chocolate cake, and chocolate soufflé meet.

With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.

Butternut squash shows up canned pumpkin purée in this tasty fall-forward coffee cake with crisp streusel and a spiced sugar swirl.

A little oil in this bûche de noel helps keep it pliable even when cool—perfect for rolling the Yule log shape.

This deliciously moist sweet potato cake recipe from Baltimore’s Crust by Mack is stacked high with thick layers of salted cream cheese frosting.

Subtly sweet and a smidge savory, this cake is an ideal on-the-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.

One bite is all it takes to fall in love with this extra-plush, cardamom-scented cake.

This showstopper has confetti cake layers, vanilla and strawberry ice cream, and rainbow sprinkles. Let’s party.

Crisp pecans in a sticky mochi cake makes for a dreamy dessert. A dab of miso gives it intriguing depth.

You’ll find a jammy swirl of sweet-tart cherries in this plush, buttery crumb cake topped with crispy, spiced streusel-y bits.

A one-bowl vanilla cake, doctored store-bought ice cream, and quick raspberry curd make this impressive dessert totally achievable.